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Dear friend,
I am pleased to share that my office in partnership with the ConnerStrong Foundation, Celebrate Fairfax and Federal Realty held our inaugural “You are Not Alone” 5K Fun Run last weekend. Thank you to the ConnerStrong Foundation for changing our discussions around mental health and for letting us know that it’s “Okay to not be Okay”. Thank you to the over 165 runners and participants that came out on a very cold, rainy day and for bringing your food donations for The Koinonia Foundation, Inc. and United Community. Happy to report that Chairman Jeff McKay and myself both placed first in our age categories!
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Remember that my office is still accepting donations for ECHO. You have until April 15th to drop off any of the items mentioned in the flyer.
https://www.echo-inc.org/
Join us in helping this great organization!
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact my office. | |
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Email: Franconia@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone 703-971-6262
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- Registration for Camp Fairfax Begins
- AIR Gives Opportunity Scholarship
- RPSV's Undergarment Homeless Drive
- Lake Accotink Survey
- Generosity Feeds: Meal Packing Event
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Villa Park Community Meeting
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Read and Feed
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COVID-19 Resources
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Registration for Camp Fairfax Begins | |
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Join us for an exciting, adventure filled summer at Camp Fairfax. Camp Fairfax provides opportunities for rising 1st - 7th grade children to participate in a variety of fun experiences that appeal to the artist, performer and athlete in every child. SACC's experienced and dynamic teachers are dedicated to guiding children through activities designed to nurture their creativity and develop their talents and skills. Located in 35 convenient locations throughout Fairfax County in both public schools and community centers, each camp offers three cabins to explore.
Eligibility
Camp Fairfax is available for rising 1st- through 7th-grade children residing in Fairfax County or the City of Fairfax.
For more information, visit: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/camp-fairfax
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AIR Gives Opportunity Scholarship | |
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Each year, as part of their commitment to being a good neighbor and giving back to the communities they serve, AIR Communities funds the AIR Gives Opportunity Scholarship, which helps students living in affordable housing achieve their education goals.
The AIR Gives Opportunity Scholarship is part of the NLHA Education Fund, which is made possible by donations from affordable housing providers, lenders, and brokers, with significant assistance provided by AIR Communities through our philanthropic arm, AIR Gives.
Apply at: http://hudnlha.com/education-fund/.
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RPSV's Undergarment Homeless Drive | |
Please join Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia (RPSV) in helping provide new, clean underclothing (underwear, boxers, panties, and bras, adult sizes S-3x) for the homeless adults we serve. This drive is year-round.
To participate you can kindly deliver your donations to one of their four Recovery Centers across Fairfax County during the facility’s open hours. Their centers can be found here: https://www.rpsva.org/recovery-centers.
If you’d prefer to order online and have your donation delivered to their centers, please email mtaylor@recoveryprograms.us for the shipping address.
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Lake Accotink Community Survey | |
Lake Accotink is a beloved resource for many residents of Fairfax County and the region. When it became apparent in 2016 that the lake would need to be dredged in order to maintain an open, boatable resource, there were many unknowns and a different economy. Current Analysis has suggested that Lake Accotink not be dredged due to significant community and environmental impacts and excessive costs. Instead, county staff recommend that Lake Accotink Park master planning process resume in 2023 in order to create and implement an economically and environmentally sustainable vision for this valuable public space. The purpose of this survey is to gain invaluable insight from the community and visitors about their vision for Lake Accotink Park. See the link here for completing the survey and further information on the project: https://publicinput.com/a7178 | |
Generosity Feeds: Meal Packing Event | |
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There will be a meal packing event in the Key Middle cafeteria on Sunday 4/16.
They are doing two shifts of volunteers at 9am and at 12pm. They'll be assembling 20,000 rice and bean meals that are all staying local to school backpack programs, food banks, and homeless care programs.
Attached is their flyer.
More info: GenerosityFeedsSpringfield.org
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Villa Park Community Meeting | |
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There is a proposed land use change off of Villa Park Road, and we encourage anyone who lives nearby to learn more and join the upcoming virtual community meeting. Towns at Villa Park, LLC has proposed to build 42 townhouses on a 5.81-acre site, on the south side of Villa Park Road. The first step in the review is an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan. This Plan Amendment 2021-IV-S2 proposes to increase the amount of development permitted from 4-5 units per acre to 5-8 units per acre.
For an opportunity to learn more about this proposal, ask questions or share thoughts, join county staff on Monday, April 17 at 7pm.
Get the meeting link and details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/villa-park-rd.
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Donate Food at Library Branches!
During the month of April, the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) will be collecting food donations at all its branches for distribution to Food For Others (FFO) and other community organizations. Community members can drop off unexpired, commercially prepared food items and simple kitchen tools at any FCPL branch during its open hours. Donors will receive a reusable grocery tote.
For more information about what is most needed, visit bit.ly/FCPL_FFO.
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Fairfax County COVID-19 Resources | |
Thank you for the opportunity to serve. | |
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Rodney L. Lusk
Franconia District Supervisor
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